Clive Barda is one of the world's greatest photographers of performing arts. His exhibition, part of the "UK Now" British Art program, will be housed in Guangzhou Opera House from April until July.

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Clive Barda is one of the world's greatest photographers of performing arts. Barda captures intense images of musicians and stage performers and explores their movements in his works. In a career spanning 40 years, Barda has worked closely with some of the world's greatest artists and has built up an unrivalled photographic record of performers from the past and present.

The exhibition, part of the "UK Now" British Art program, will be housed in Guangzhou Opera House from April until July. The exhibition will display Barda's work along with extra information about the reputed musicians, singers and artists. Bringing a rich history of their own, Barda's work provide a record of some of the master performers from the last fifty years. Barda's subject matter includes the notable soprano Dame Joan Sutherland, the incredibly famous tenor Luciano Pavarotti, violinist Yehudi Menuhin, conductor Lorin Maazel as well as famous Chinese pianist Lang Lang.

Riccardo Muti at London Royal Festival Hall, Dec. 2, 2007

Further good news is that not only will Barda himself supervise the entire installation process but will also participate in the opening ceremony of the exhibition on March 31. He will even be carrying out a public seminar and present a documentary of his work – fantastic opportunities not to be missed!

Born in 1945, Clive Barda is Britain's most distinguished photographer of performing arts. Barda has been keen on music and photography since he studied modern languages at London University. In 1974, Barda was photographer for the British Royal House and created the mast piece "La Boheme," sparking a long and fruitful career.

Retrospective Photography ExhibitionWhen: March 31 to July 1, 2012 Where: Guangzhou Opera House

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